What is the travel distance from Boston to Allentown?

About 262 miles (422 km) separate Boston and Allentown.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Boston to Allentown?

The majority of buses traveling from Boston to Allentown start their journey at Back Bay Station and wind up at Allentown Bus Terminal. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Boston to Allentown from $56 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Boston to Allentown on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	1:30am	Brookline	9h 25m	10:55am	112 N 6th St	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:00am	Boston (South Station)	7h	1:00pm	112 N 6th St	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	2:15am	Boston (South Station)	10h	12:15pm	112 N 6th St	No tags
	Bus	8:00am	Boston (South Station)	9h 40m	5:40pm	112 N 6th St	No tags
	Bus	8:55am	Boston (South Station)	9h 15m	6:10pm	112 N 6th St	No tags

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Get from Boston to Allentown

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $57, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

9h 55mAverage Duration

258 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,343 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,377 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Boston Allentown recent customer reviews

Buses started a few minutes late. Trip was smooth (even in heavy traffic) and without incident.

Justin F.

July 10, 2025

Would never ever use it or recommend anybody

Grayce M.

April 24, 2018

It was a good ride and service was great.

Tiffany B.

December 20, 2017

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Boston and Allentown?

Stops in Boston

A - Back Bay Station

B - North Station

C - South Station

D - Copley Square

E - Prudential MBTA Station

F - Copley MBTA Station

Stops in Allentown

A - Allentown Bus Terminal

B - Transportation Center

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Boston, MA, US to Allentown by bus

What is the travel distance from Boston to Allentown?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Boston to Allentown?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/14

$114

11/15

$108

Today

$98

11/17

$90

11/18

$92

11/19

$56

11/20

$64

11/21

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The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Allentown was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $56

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Boston, MA, US to Allentown, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $56 to $145 for a bus ticket from Boston, MA, US to Allentown based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $56 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually FlixBus, Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.